Which of the following is most closely associated with the concept of the sociological imagination ?

Correct answer: A. Wright Mills

  • A. Wright Mills
  • B. Max Weber
  • C. Karl Marx
  • D. Emile Durkheim

Explanation

C. Wright Mills coined and developed the idea of the sociological imagination, which connects personal experiences with wider social structures and historical forces. It is therefore not primarily associated with Durkheim, Weber, or Marx.

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